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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fire Island, NY

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Fire Island is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 322 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fire Island, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fire Island is about $9,137, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fire Island, NY

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Mediplex of Stamford, we provide quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to individuals who need either short-term services or long-term care. Because of our professional staff and high standards of care, we have earned accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
West River Rehab Center is dedicated to the rehabilitation of body, mind and spirit. We recognize that recovery depends not only on our professional staff and modern equipment but on an environment that restores confidence and the sense of well-being. Because of our professional staff and high...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Boulevard ALP is conveniently located in Fresh Meadows, Queens and is a Medicaid funded facility for residents 65 and older. We offer private rooms (studios, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom suites) with kitchenettes and private bathrooms/shower. (3) Kosher meals daily, recreational activities, Personal...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Atria Home Care-Westchester
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Broadview Senior Living at Purchase, a CCRC
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Broadview at Purchase College and High Point Center for Care
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Broadview — Where Care, Community, and Lifelong Learning Come TogetherHelping a loved one transition into Assisted Living or Memory Care is one of life’s bigger decisions—and you want to be sure they’ll be supported, engaged, and genuinely cared for.At Broadview, we offer just that—and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Fire Island, NY

The average cost of senior living in Fire Island is $9,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hempstead, NY with an average of $9,079 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Fire Island, NY, vs. state and national averages

Fire Island, NY
$9,137/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fire Island, NY, vs. other senior living options

$9,435/mo
Nursing Homes
$9,137/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fire Island, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,491/mo
Private
$9,408/mo

Senior living costs in Fire Island vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fire Island, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFire Island, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$9,137/mo$9,288/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,435/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,148/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Fire Island, NY:$9,137/mo
New York:$9,288/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Fire Island, NY:$7,727/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fire Island, NY:$9,435/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fire Island, NY:$5,148/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Fire Island, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Fire Island and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Fire Island, NYNY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Fire Island, NY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Fire Island have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fire Island, NY$8,350/mo$8,021/mo+4.1%
New York$7,305/mo$7,136/mo+2.4%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Fire Island, NY
2024 average cost:$8,350/mo
2023 average cost:$8,021/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
New York
2024 average cost:$7,305/mo
2023 average cost:$7,136/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Fire Island

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fire Island

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

3.7
Cleanliness was, I would say, above average. That was the thing they did the best. The only activities they had consistently were movies, bingo and once a month a one man band kind of thing. there were two people to a room, and they could bring a tv or dresser but the rest was hospital beds and ...
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The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center at Nesconset

5.0
The meals are fine, just typical hospital type food. The doctors have called as they've seen her, but nobody else has really reached out in the week she's been there.

Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Fire Island nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fire Island nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fire Island, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fire Island nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Fire Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fire Island, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.1%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.1%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.9%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fire Island nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fire Island Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fire Island, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fire Island nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fire Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fire Island, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fire Island nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fire Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fire Island, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30.1%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fire Island nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Fire Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fire Island, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Netherbay at Bay Shore, Atria Bay Shore and Dry Harbor Nursing Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fire Island, New York. See full list of communities.
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